UPSC Civil Services Essay Paper 2016 turned out to be controversial as it had a confusing question. Now there is an update on the evaluation of essay paper of UPSC CSE 2016 - from the Union Executive. Minister of State for Personnel, Jitendra Singh in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha has said that … [Read more...] about Update regarding the evaluation of Essay paper of UPSC examination, 2016
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Scramjet Engine: Why in News Headlines Now?
The successful testing of the Scramjet engine designed by ISRO represents a major milestone in India’s future space programs. But what is a Scramjet Engine? A scramjet engine, short for Supersonic Combustion Ramjet, is an advanced air-breathing propulsion system designed for high-speed flight in … [Read more...] about Scramjet Engine: Why in News Headlines Now?
What is Economic Survey?
Economic Survey contains the most authoritative and updated source of data on India’s economy. It is usually presented a day before the Union Budget is presented in the Parliament. In this post, we bring answers to the most repeated queries about Economic Survey. What is Economic … [Read more...] about What is Economic Survey?
Medieval India: Regional Cultures (NCERT)
Medieval India (roughly from the 6th to the 18th century) witnessed the coexistence and interactions of various regional cultures, each with its unique characteristics, traditions, and historical developments. Read here to learn more. During this period, different dynasties and empires ruled … [Read more...] about Medieval India: Regional Cultures (NCERT)
Kigali Agreement: Simplified
Paris Agreement to mitigate climate change was followed by another major global agreement - Kigali Agreement. In this post, we explain the importance of Kigali agreement and it's relevance to India. What is Kigali Agreement? In the 28th meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol, … [Read more...] about Kigali Agreement: Simplified
Medieval India: Bhaktism, Sufism and Sikhism (NCERT)
During medieval India, Bhaktism, Sufism, and Sikhism emerged as influential religious and cultural movements. Each had distinct philosophies but shared common elements such as a focus on spirituality, rejection of rigid rituals, and a call for unity and love. Read here to learn more. We have … [Read more...] about Medieval India: Bhaktism, Sufism and Sikhism (NCERT)
Insolation and Heat Balance of the Earth
In the previous article, we discussed the composition and structure of the Earth’s atmosphere. The atmosphere is essential for the survival of plant and animal life. They also require the optimum temperature to keep themselves warm and grow. In this article, we are going to discuss in detail some of … [Read more...] about Insolation and Heat Balance of the Earth
Medieval India: Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities (NCERT)
In this article on Medieval India, we plan to cover the topic ‘Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities’. One of the major reference materials for this post is the NCERT History text for Class 7 (Our past -1). The main points from the chapters are compiled below. These points might come quite handy … [Read more...] about Medieval India: Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities (NCERT)
India-Sri Lanka Relations: Everything You Need to Know
Sri Lanka is India’s closest maritime neighbour and is just 30 nautical miles away from the territorial boundary. India has deep historical and cultural ties with this island nation. In this post, we analyze the areas of cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. You can also learn about the major … [Read more...] about India-Sri Lanka Relations: Everything You Need to Know
South China Sea: Why is it strategically important?
The South China Sea is a marginal sea that is part of the Pacific Ocean that extends from the Strait of Malacca in the southwest, to the Strait of Taiwan in the northeast. The littoral countries of the South China Sea are China, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, Cambodia, … [Read more...] about South China Sea: Why is it strategically important?
